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genna

English Definition

Christmas season in Jamaica; also used to describe festive, celebratory energy.

Patois Definition

Di genna breeze nice — everybody in a good mood.

Cultural Context

Derived from 'general' (Christmas Day). Dancehall artists release 'Genna' songs each December, making it one of the most commercially important seasons in Jamaican music.

Examples

  • "Di genna breeze nice — everybody in a good mood."

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